As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
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Eternity was in our lips and eyes,_x000D_ _x000D_ Bliss in our brows' bent; none our parts so poor_x000D_ _x000D_ But was a race of heaven.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the idea that love brings a sense of eternity and bliss to our lives.
In this excerpt from Shakespeare, love is depicted as a profound and transcendent experience. The imagery suggests that within the brief moments shared between lovers, there exists a timeless quality that elevates their existence, making even their smallest actions feel divine and connected to a heavenly essence. It speaks to the transformative power of love, which imbues ordinary life with extraordinary significance.
Themes
EternityLoveBlissHeavenTimelessness
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding toast, one can refer to this quote to highlight the eternal nature of love.
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